Social Work Care Manager (MSW) - Inpatient

ThedaCare • Neenah, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Social Worker MSW provides quality psychosocial care to patients and coordinates care with the medical team while consistently applying the social work code of ethics. The role conducts thorough assessments of patient needs, understands the medical plan of care, coping abilities, and barriers to care, and implements interventions or provides resources. The position is based at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Licensure or certification as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW), Certified Independent Social Worker (CISW), or Certified Social Worker (CSW).
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Ability to move freely, including standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients with complex care needs, assess psychosocial status, establish rapport with patients and families, and participate in creating and implementing plans of care to achieve outcomes.
• Use effective oral and written communication to collaborate with the health care team and enhance quality of care.
• Develop psychosocial intervention plans for patients and families using community resources.
• Incorporate social, emotional, financial, and spiritual aspects of care into patient plans.
• Evaluate progress toward patient-specific outcomes and goals, and modify plans as appropriate.
• Serve as a consultant, patient advocate, and liaison for patients and families with social work needs and complex psychosocial issues; facilitate specialty-specific psychoeducational support groups in some care settings.
• Arrange resources or funds for medications, durable medical equipment, housing, transportation, and other needed services.
• Facilitate timely access to primary care providers, physician specialists, and similar services as necessary.
• Coordinate patient information and communication among patients, families, referring and accepting facilities, and caregivers to support smooth care transitions.
• Advocate for patients and perform discharge planning and after-care coordination.
• Support efforts to reduce hospital readmissions and help patients return to the community with appropriate resources.
• Facilitate advance care planning and lifespan planning.

Benefits

• Health coaches, relaxation rooms, health-focused apps, and mental health support.
• Minimal or zero copays and team member cost-sharing premiums.
• Daycare.
• Continued opportunities for learning and development.
• Accessible and transparent leadership.
• Commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time